Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership (eBook)

A Cross-Cultural Analysis

Yonjoo Cho, Rajashi Ghosh, Judy Y. Sun, Gary N. McLean (Herausgeber)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2017
224 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-54996-5 (ISBN)

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This book explores the unique socioeconomic challenges encountered by female leaders in China, India, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries where traditional cultural expectations and modernized values coexist. It provides insight into gender inequality and underutilization of female talent as well as ways to develop highly qualified women in organizations. Chapters from expert contributors analyze the similarities and differences between each Asian country, the organizational and institutional challenges for women in the workplace, and how they balance work-family relationships. It will appeal to researchers and students in human resource development, management, leadership, Asia studies, women's studies, and political science, among others.

Yonjoo Cho is Associate Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University, USA. Her research interests include action learning in organizations, the interdisciplinary nature of HRD/Instructional Technology, and women in leadership. She is the author of Trends and Issues in Action Learning Practice: Lessons from South Korea.

Rajashi Ghosh is Associate Professor of HRD at Drexel University, USA. Her research explores different factors that can reinforce or hinder workplace learning and development. She is a member of the AHRD Board and is on the Editorial Board of Human Resource Development Review.

Judy Sun is Assistant Professor of HRD at The University of Texas at Tyler, USA. Her research interests cover career development, management development, HRD theory building, and HRD policy studies. She is the author of Voluntary Career Transition of Managers in China. 

Gary N. McLean is President of McLean Global Consulting, Inc., a family business. His research interests focus on organization development and national and international HRD. He is Professor Emeritus and co-founder of the HRD program at the University of Minnesota, USA and served as President of the AHRD and the International Management Development Association. 

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Yonjoo Cho is Associate Professor of Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University, USA. Her research interests include action learning in organizations, the interdisciplinary nature of HRD/Instructional Technology, and women in leadership. She is the author of Trends and Issues in Action Learning Practice: Lessons from South Korea. She is one of the AHRD Board members and Associate Editor of Human Resource Development Review. Rajashi Ghosh is Associate Professor of HRD at Drexel University, USA. Her research explores different factors that can reinforce or hinder workplace learning and development. She is a member of the AHRD Board and is on the Editorial Board of Human Resource Development Review.Judy Sun is Assistant Professor of HRD at The University of Texas at Tyler, USA. Her research interests cover career development, management development, HRD theory building, and HRD policy studies. She is the author of Voluntary Career Transition of Managers in China. Gary N. McLean is President of McLean Global Consulting, Inc., a family business. His research interests focus on organization development and national and international HRD. He is Professor Emeritus and co-founder of the HRD program at the University of Minnesota, USA and served as President of the AHRD and the International Management Development Association. 

Inhalt

Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership 4
Acknowledgments 7
Contents 8
List of Figures 10
List of Tables 11
Part1 Opening 12
1 Asian Women in Leadership: An Introduction 13
Asian Context 14
Ten Asian Countries and Regions 14
Chapter Outlines 16
Target Audience 17
Who We Are 17
Co-Editors 18
Conclusion 23
References 23
Part2 Research on Women in Leadership in 10 Countries and Regions 27
2 Women in Leadership in China: Past, Present, and Future 28
Women’s Family Roles and Social Status in Traditional Chinese Culture 29
The Rise of Feminism and Communism 31
Women’s Educational and Working Opportunities 33
The Impact of the One-Child Policy 33
Urban versus Rural Areas 34
Urbanization 34
The Impact of Marital Status on Employment 35
Women in Leadership in Government 36
Women Leaders in the Corporate Sector 38
Implications and Conclusion 39
References 40
3 Current State of Women Leaders in India: Challenges and Opportunities 45
Tracing the Roots of Gender Roles in Indian Society 46
Impact of Gender Roles on Developing Women Leadership in India 48
Policies and Legislation for Protecting Women’s Rights 48
Education for Women 51
Tradition–Modernity Dualism for the Changing Indian Woman 53
Gendered Nature of Workplace Practices 55
Implications and Conclusion 57
References 58
4 Women Leaders in Indonesia: Current Picture and Strategies for Empowerment 63
Cultural Factors Influencing the Development of Women Leaders in Indonesia 64
Historical Account of Women’s Leadership in Indonesia 66
Current State of Women in Leadership Positions in Indonesia 69
Strategies for Empowerment 70
Proposed Research Agenda 73
Conclusion 74
References 74
5 Women’s Leadership in Japan 79
Background and Context 80
Barriers and Challenges 81
Government Policies 81
Organizational Factors 82
Women’s Motivation 84
Opportunities 85
General Legislative Support 85
Organizational and Institutional Support 85
Educational and Training Opportunities 86
Implications for Future Research and Practice 88
Conclusion 89
References 89
6 Korean Women in Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities 95
Introduction 96
Women in the Labor Market 96
Women’s Low Status in Global Rankings 97
Women’s Economic Participation 97
Women Leaders in Various Sectors 98
Women’s Career Interruptions 98
Women’s Challenges 100
Cultural Constraints 100
The Gender Divide in Family Roles 102
The Gendered Workplace 103
Opportunities 105
Women Leaders’ Strengths 105
The Government’s Role 106
Roles of HRD 106
Research Agenda 107
Contextual Factors 107
Comparative Analyses 108
Conclusion 108
References 109
7 Women in Leadership in Malaysia 115
Women and Leadership in the Malaysian Context 116
Malaysian Women’s Social Status 118
Family Roles and Expectations 120
Historical, Political, and Socio-Economic Backgrounds 120
Malaysian Educational System 121
Rising Trend: Women Participation in the Workforce 123
Cases of Women as Leaders in Organizations 124
Legislative and Policy Context 124
Future Development: How to Empower Women to Be Leaders 125
Offer Opportunities 125
Provide Leadership Training 126
Provide Flexible Work Arrangements 126
Research Implications 127
Conclusion 127
References 128
8 Uncovering the Space Left for Women to Lead in Myanmar 132
Mixed Perceptions of Equality and Inequality 133
Occupational Patterns of Women of Myanmar 135
Women in Leadership in Corporate and Professional Worlds 137
Women in Rural Businesses 138
Women’s Role in the Community 139
Women and Religion 140
Conclusion 142
References 143
9 Underrepresentation of Women in Leadership in Sri Lanka 145
Women Leaders in the History of Sri Lanka 147
Context of Women in Leadership in Sri Lanka 148
Women’s Underrepresentation in Leadership Positions in Sri Lanka 149
Distribution of Women Employed in Public and Private Sectors 149
Women in Top Management Positions 150
Women in Political Leadership 151
Women in Leadership in the Judiciary Service 151
Women in Leadership in Higher Education 152
Causes for Women’s Underrepresentation in Leadership in Sri Lanka 152
Cultural and Social Influences 152
Lack of Economic Feasibility 154
Desire for Work–Family Balance 154
Societal Psychological Contract and Role Expectations 155
Situational Factors 155
Recommendations 158
Policy Directions 159
Women’s Human Capital Development 159
Civil Society’s Role 160
Encourage More Research on Women Leadership 161
Conclusion 161
References 161
10 The Power of Taiwanese Women in Leadership and Management 166
Historical, Political, Economic, and Cultural Context 167
Influence of Traditional and Contemporary Values 168
Career Development of Taiwanese Women 170
Status of Taiwanese Women in Political Leadership 171
Status of Taiwanese Women in Management 172
Status of Taiwanese Women in Entrepreneurships 175
Challenges Concerning Taiwanese Women’s Career Aspirations 176
Recommendations for Overcoming Challenges Faced by Taiwanese Women 178
Recommendations for Future Research 179
Conclusions 179
References 180
11 Thai Women in Leadership and Management 186
Historical and Cultural Contexts of Thai Women 187
Indigenous Leadership Perspectives of Thai Women in Leadership 189
Context of Studies 189
Research Methodologies and Methods Used by Researchers in Reviewed Literature 190
Results 190
Leadership Theories 195
Feminist Theory 197
Challenges and Opportunities for Thai Women in Leadership 197
Recommendations 198
Recommendations for Future Research 199
Recommendations for Improvements in Practice 199
References 200
Part3 Closing 205
12 We Have Come This Far. Now, What Is Next? 206
Convergences 207
Divergences 208
Comparison with Western Countries 208
My Vision 210
A Proposed Research Agenda 211
Conclusion 216
References 217
Index 219

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.9.2017
• Reihe/Serie: Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership
• Reihe/Serie: Current Perspectives on Asian Women in Leadership
• Zusatzinfo: XIII, 224 p. 3 illus.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Personalwesen
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Asian Studies • Economic Development • Entrepreneurship • Feminism • Human resource development • Human Resource Management • India • Japan • Korea • Leadership • Malaysia • Management • Taiwan • women studies
• ISBN-10: 3-319-54996-0 / 3319549960
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-54996-5 / 9783319549965